2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser recalls

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Recall 05V446Oct 4, 2005306 vehicles affected

Most common 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Tires1
Power Train1

What owners report

2009-04-09, Structure
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 GULF STREAM VISTA CRUISER RV. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE REAR PASSENGER PANEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 18,000.
2006-10-26, Power Train
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY, THERE WAS A PRONOUNCED VIBRATION COMING FROM UNDER THE RV. THE RV WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE DRIVESHAFT ANGLES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY AND WAS EXCEEDING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT. THE DEALER DETERMINED THE FRAME NEEDED TO BE LENGTHENED IN ORDER TO STABILIZE THE OVERLOAD AND THE VIBRATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ALERTED. UPDATED 11/30/2006 - *NM
2005-10-06, Tires
DT: CONTACT STATED THREE VALVE STEMS FAILED. THE FIRST ONE WAS THE RIGHT REAR. IT WAS PUSHED OVER TO THE SIDE. THE OTHER TWO FAILED WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 65 MPH, AND WITHOUT WARNING, BOTH THE LEFT REAR AND THE RIGHT FRONT FAILED. HE WAS ABLE TO GET VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. AAA CAME AND CHANGED THE TIRES THAT WERE FLAT. AALSO, AND CHANGED THE STEMS ON THE OTHER TWO TIRES. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. MICHELIN, TIRE SIZE LT225/75R16 . *AK

2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser questions

Does the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Tires (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Gulf Stream Vista Cruiser has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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